Moscow Metro police expands its armored fleet with Chinese-made Dongfeng EQ2091XFB riot control vehicle.

On August 20, 2024, Avtobusy y Vobbechle reported that the Moscow Metro police had purchased a Chinese-made armored vehicle, believed to be the Dongfeng EQ2091XFB. This acquisition is part of a pattern observed in recent months, during which the Moscow Metro has steadily increased its number of armored vehicles, including the addition of at least 15 domestically produced armored cars, such as the Buran, the Z-STS Akhmat, and the Astasis Patrol.
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The Dongfeng EQ2091XFB is currently operational in central Moscow and features an armored turret designed to mount a large-caliber machine gun, suggesting that the vehicle may be intended for tasks beyond transport security, potentially involving scenarios that require more robust defensive capabilities. (Picture source: Telegram/Avtobusy y Vobbechle)

The newly acquired vehicle is classified as civilian special equipment and bears license plates typically used for tractor-type vehicles. This registration format is consistent with those of other armored vehicles previously acquired by the metro security service. The vehicle is currently operational in central Moscow and features an armored turret designed to mount a large-caliber machine gun. This detail suggests that the vehicle may be intended for tasks beyond transport security, potentially involving scenarios that require more robust defensive capabilities.

Photographs circulating on social media depict a vehicle marked with the insignia of the State Unitary Enterprise "Moscow Metro," although it lacks any specific logos. While the precise model has not been officially confirmed, it is known that the vehicle was manufactured in the People's Republic of China. Preliminary reports indicate that it is the Dongfeng EQ2091XFB, a nine-ton truck marketed in China as an "anti-terrorist military vehicle." The vehicle is designed to withstand fire from Kalashnikov assault rifles (AK-47) and serves various roles, including border patrols, counter-terrorism operations, riot control, battlefield rescue, peacekeeping missions, communication command, armed escorts, and disaster relief.

The hull of the Dongfeng EQ2091XFB is constructed from 4mm bulletproof steel and composite bulletproof glass, with additional protective interfaces available for higher levels of defense. (Picture source: Hubei Off-Road Special Vehicle)

This acquisition represents the fourth addition to the Moscow Metro's fleet of armored trucks in four months. During this period, the metro's transport security service acquired at least 15 Russian-made armored vehicles, including models such as the Buran, the Z-STS Akhmat, and the Astasis Patrol. The purchase of the Chinese-made armored vehicle suggests an ongoing effort to strengthen transport security measures within the city.

The Dongfeng EQ2091XFB is marketed by Hubei Off-Road Special Vehicle Co., Ltd., with prices ranging from $129,800 to $269,800 per unit, depending on the configuration. It is available in various colors and can be customized with different engines, gearboxes, tire sizes, seating types, and weapon systems. Additional configurations offer varying levels of ballistic protection, gun ports, air conditioning, and power steering. The vehicle's dimensions are 5,950 mm in length, 2,485 mm in width, and 2,400 mm in height up to the top of the truck. It has a wheelbase of 3,700 mm, a curb weight of up to 7,500 kg, and a maximum gross weight of 9,000 kg.

The Dongfeng EQ2091XFB is equipped with a 6.7L Dongfeng Cummins Isde210 40 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, with an automatic gearbox available as an option, allowing for a top speed of 125 km/h. (Picture source: Hubei Off-Road Special Vehicle)

The vehicle is equipped with a 6.7L Dongfeng Cummins Isde210 40 engine and a six-speed manual gearbox, with an automatic gearbox available as an option. It has a maximum power output of 155 kW (208 hp) and a maximum torque of 800 Nm. The fuel tank capacity is 230 liters, and the vehicle can reach a top speed of 125 km/h. The ground clearance is 305 mm, enabling it to overcome vertical obstacles up to 450 mm in height. The vehicle has a maximum gradeability of 60%, a fording depth of up to 1.2 meters, and a minimum turning radius of eight meters.

Designed to accommodate up to 10 passengers, the Dongfeng EQ2091XFB has folding seats arranged along the interior sides. It features a full-time drive system with two levels of high and low, a four-ton front axle, a five-ton rear axle, and 11R18 tires. The electrical system operates on a 24V circuit. The hull is constructed from 4mm bulletproof steel and composite bulletproof glass, with additional protective interfaces available for higher levels of defense.

During recent months, the Moscow Metro's transport security service acquired at least 15 Russian-made armored vehicles, including models such as the Z-STS Akhmat, the Astasis Patrol, and the Buran. (Picture source: Telegram/Avtobusy y Vobbechle)